• Here's the story on Philly prospect Nick Cousins that started it all. And here's part of the backlash. I don't think every story about Cousins needs to mention in the lede that he's been accused of rape, but Frank Seravalli clearly missed a more interesting column on the pervasiveness of attitudes like Ian Laperriere's.

• Not surprisingly, Gary Bettman plans on taking his sweet time before deciding to allow NHL players to participate in the Sochi Olympics. What, you thought he'd roll over and ask for a belly rub after being publicly tweaked by Rene Fasel last weekend?

• ISS is suggesting a big shake-up at the top in its February rankings for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. They're seeing something I'm not at No. 2. I don't even like the kid for the top 10.

• On the fourth anniversary of Dan Bylsma's hiring, Rob Rossi breaks down some of the Pittsburgh coach's greatest achievements behind the Pens' bench.